2.5. Versioning Schemas

2.5.1. Problem

There are lots of different ways to indicate versions for schemas, and you’re not sure which, if any, is most appropriate in an SOA context.

2.5.2. Solution

Strongly consider using some part of the namespace to indicate the schema version. This supports the canonical data model pattern. You must do so in a way that does not disrupt tools that perform code generation, however.